With the desktop version, the Android version, and now the Kindle version of NM Collector Software stable I have decided it is now time to develop a an iOS (iPhone, iPod, and iPod) version. I am starting my development effort by putting together a first cut, very rough, User Interface Prototype to gather feedback from Apple device users.

This prototype is admittedly very ugly with lots of known issues (listed at www.nmios.com) but, with your help, will improve over time. I just want to get it out as early as possible for people to get in on the ground floor of this project.

For rapid application development, it is currently implemented using Adobe Flash. This approach will make it easy to gather the requirements necessary to implement a native iOS application for distribution through the Apple iTunes store. My Apple Developer Program membership is approved and in place. Now it is just a matter of developing a product to distribute through iTunes!

Please keep in mind the primary purpose of this project is to give NM Collector Software users the ability to export their data to their iOS devices, make minor adjustments from those devices, and re-import their data back into NM Collector Software. It is not meant to be an all new stand alone application. So, a familiarity with NM Collector Software will benefit any reviewers.

1. I believe I solved the performance issue when scrolling the Gun List.

2. If you are trying to use the iTunes option, please send me your device ID so I can add you to the list of authorized devices for Ad-Hoc distribution. Please see my iOS website for more information including a link to how to find your Device ID.

3. I'm not sure whether or not I will be charging for the app on the Apple App Store, but if I do, all testers will get to have it for free for as long as it is available.

Added the ability to display your guns in a grid or a list. The grid is slower to scroll but provides sorting by manufacturer, model, or serial number with the click of a column header. The list is fast to scroll but is not sortable.

I have updated my iOS NM Collector page to reflect the latest information including links to the updates. I think TestFlight is the best way to go.